4 Days :
Trekking with Chimps
Arusha | Mahale | Lake Tanganyika
Luxury Option
DAY 1
ARUSHA—MAHALE
With an early departure from our Arusha accommodation, we transfer to the Arusha airport for the charter flight to Mahale National Park.
Famous for containing some of the last remaining wild chimpanzees in Africa, the Mahale Mountains National Park was gazetted in 1985, covers an area of 1 613 km. and is located about 128 km south of Kigoma town on the eastern shore of Lake Tanganyika.
The western boundary of the park protects an adjacent 1.6 km wide strip of Lake Tanganyika’s waters.
The land in and around Mahale is the traditional homeland of the Watongwe and Waholoholo tribes.
The terrain is mostly rugged and hilly, and is dominated by the Mahale Mountains chain that runs from the northwest to the southeast across the park.
The highest peak (Mount Nkungwe) rises to 2 462 m above sea level.
This afternoon, take a bush walk around the camp to discover your new habitat.
Lunch, Dinner
DAY 2
MAHALE
The chimp trackers set off early and radio to camp when they have located the chimpanzees.
From there it is our turn to push through incredible jungle to the desired location.
Return to camp for lunch and resting.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3
MAHALE
The trackers have to set off again today, and we will follow shortly once we have word.
We are allowed one hour to view the chimps on each day, this is timed and recorded by park rangers who accompany us on the trek.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4
MAHALE & BEYOND…
After a leisurely morning, boat transfer back to park headquarters for our charter flight back to Arusha, arriving early evening.
Breakfast, Lunch